Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 light cooking spray, as needed
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
For the Bang Bang Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Lay out the chicken tenderloins on a piece of parchment paper. Heavily season both sides of the chicken tenderloins with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one for the all-purpose flour, one for the beaten eggs, and one for the crushed cornflakes. Ensure the cornflakes are finely crushed for best coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Dip each seasoned chicken tenderloin first into the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere the flakes for maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Place the breaded chicken tenderloins into an air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Spray them lightly with cooking spray to help with crisping and browning.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Air fry the chicken tenders at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Bang Bang Creamy Dipping Sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and a pinch of salt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, remove them from the air fryer. Using a brush, generously coat each crispy tenderloin with the remaining 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce for the glaze.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the glazed Bang Bang Chicken Tenders hot, with the creamy Bang Bang dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 light cooking spray, as needed
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
For the Bang Bang Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Lay out the chicken tenderloins on a piece of parchment paper. Heavily season both sides of the chicken tenderloins with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one for the all-purpose flour, one for the beaten eggs, and one for the crushed cornflakes. Ensure the cornflakes are finely crushed for best coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Dip each seasoned chicken tenderloin first into the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere the flakes for maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Place the breaded chicken tenderloins into an air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Spray them lightly with cooking spray to help with crisping and browning.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Air fry the chicken tenders at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Bang Bang Creamy Dipping Sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and a pinch of salt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, remove them from the air fryer. Using a brush, generously coat each crispy tenderloin with the remaining 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce for the glaze.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the glazed Bang Bang Chicken Tenders hot, with the creamy Bang Bang dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 1 min